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flag Iran and Russia signed a deal on Feb. 14, 2026, to speed up the Rasht-Astara railway, cutting cargo transit time in half via the North-South Transport Corridor.

flag Iran and Russia have signed agreements on February 14, 2026, to accelerate construction of the 162-kilometer Rasht-Astara railway as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor. flag Russia will manage 125 kilometers of the route, oversee technical operations, and invest 1.6 billion euros. flag The project, expected to be completed within 48 months, aims to cut cargo transit times from over six weeks to about three, enhancing trade links between Iran, Russia, the Caucasus, and Western Europe. flag Iran’s President Pezeshkian pledged to clear all obstacles by late March 2026. flag The corridor, initiated in 2000 by 13 countries including India, Russia, and Iran, seeks to boost regional connectivity and integrate Iran’s rail network with international systems.

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